Ed Breault on communicating with clarity and leading with curiosity

Shownotes

Ed Breault, CMO of Malbek, joins Kelly to share his journey from nuclear energy to MarTech to legal tech, and why seeking discomfort fuels his growth.

Together they unpack boardroom communication strategies, AI-first mindsets, and the importance of building diagnostic pipelines. With stories of “buzzsaw” boardroom moments and lessons in pacing, Ed offers tactical advice for navigating executive visibility and embracing curiosity-driven leadership.

About the Guest

Ed Breault is a seasoned marketing executive with over 15 years of experience driving growth and innovation in the B2B SaaS industry. As the Chief Marketing Officer at Malbek, Ed leads the brand’s go-to-market strategy across all marketing functions, empowering organizations to unleash the power of AI-powered contract lifecycle management.

Prior to Malbek, Ed served as CMO at Aprimo, market leader in Digital Asset Management for 7 years, where he was responsible for the company’s global brand and growth initiatives. In this role, he spearheaded a wide range of marketing functions including demand generation, account-based marketing, product marketing, and marketing operations.

Ed’s background also includes leadership positions at FIS and Rolls-Royce, where he developed expertise in business strategy, analytics, and technology transformation. He is known for his ability to blend creative and analytical approaches to drive measurable results.